Try something new. Here are 5 ways to challenge yourself:

1. Go to the library and stand in front of a shelf. Close your eyes and pick a book with your finger. No matter what that book is, (unless you have already read it) take it home and read it. I did that once in the fiction section and found a wonderful writer. (J California Cooper) You kids can do this in the kid section of the library as well.

2. Read a young adult novel. So many of these are fantastic!

3. Read a how-to book about a subject you know absolutely nothing about. You might find it surprisingly interesting.

4. Chose a Shakespeare play to read and look at all the reference notes to see if you can truly learn the meaning of those eloquent words.

5. Read an informational or how-to book that is way outdated about any subject and laugh at or respect the opinions of way back when. You might be able to find one of these at an older relative’s house, yard sale, a used bookstore or antique shop.

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